QUISHING: TRAVELERS NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN SCANNING QR CODES

Samuel Dorsi -
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, QR codes have become essential to everyday consumer life. Unfortunately, criminals have also taken notice and are attempting to profit quickly by creating fake QR codes an ...

AIRBNB LOBBIES AGAINST STRICT SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS IN NYC

Richard Moor -
Airbnb is stepping up efforts to challenge New York City's strict short-term rental regulations. The rules, considered some of the strictest in the U.S., drastically limit what Airbnb hosts can do and ...

FRENCH TOURISM 2024 WAS FULL OF CONTRASTS

Pat Hyland -
Experts reported an unusual year for French tourism, characterized by significant contrasts in terms of product categories, seasons, and regions. Nevertheless, the sector has generally demonstrated go ...

SPAIN CONSIDERS 100% TAX FOR NON-EU FOREIGN BUYERS

Sara Thopson -
The Spanish government, led by Pedro Sánchez, has introduced historic measures targeting homes purchased by non-EU foreign buyers. This initiative is part of a broader set of reforms addressing the on ...

BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY TO TRANSFORM TOURISM LOYALTY PROGRAMS

Laura Loss -
The tourism industry has relied on loyalty programs for decades to strengthen customer relationships. However, traditional loyalty programs are falling short of the expectations of today's digital con ...